City of Hancock USA 250 Celebration — July 3 & 4, 2026

The City of Hancock is celebrating Independence Day and America’s 250th birthday with a full lineup of community events on Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, 2026.

From the Kids Triathlon and medallion hunt to the pancake feed, 5K, parade, car show, food vendors, fireworks, and live music, there will be something for the whole family to enjoy.

Friday, July 3

Kids Triathlon

The celebration begins Friday evening with the Kids Triathlon at 7:00 PM.

Registration will be located at the school gravel parking lot by the school playground. The event is open to children Pre-School through 6th Grade.

Registration Fee: $10
Prizes: Awarded to the top 3 athletes

80 Proof Acoustic Duo at Buddies

Enjoy live music Friday night with 80 Proof Acoustic Duo at Buddies from 9:00 PM to midnight.

June 29 – July 4

Medallion Hunt

The Medallion Hunt will run from June 29 through July 4.

Clues will be posted daily by 9:00 AM at the Hancock Commons Family Center. The medallion is worth $100.

If the medallion has not been found by Saturday, July 4, additional clues will be posted at 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM on July 4.

Saturday, July 4 Schedule

7:00 – 9:30 AM

Firemen’s Relief Association Pancake Feed
Location: Hancock Community Center

7:30 AM

5K Run/Walk from Page Lake
Registration will be held at the starting line.

8:00 AM

5K Race Begins

9:30 AM

Little League All Star Game
Location: Junior High Field
Home Run Derby following

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Local Car Show
Location: 5th Street between Hancock Avenue and Washington Avenue
Sponsored by Sonia Kannegiesser with Prairie Real Estate
Registration: 9:00 – 9:30 AM
Enter from the Hancock Avenue side

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Commercial Club Activities
Location: Water Tower Park

Activities include:
Knocker ball, small inflatable house, glitter tattoos, and face painting.

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Junior Class Dunk Tank
Location: Water Tower Park

11:00 AM

Star Bank Coin Dig
Location: School Playground

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Food Vendors
Location: Community Center Parking Lot

Vendors include Mi Mexico, Blown Smoke, Hodges 4-H, and Just Chillin Bridgeman’s Ice Cream.

12:00 PM

Tractor Pull
Located near TRICO
Registration begins at 10:30 AM

12:30 PM

Kiddie Parade Meets at the Water Tower

1:00 PM

Kiddie Parade Begins

1:30 PM

Regular Parade Begins
Line up at 12:00 PM at the school.

At Dusk

Fireworks
Location: Varsity Baseball Field

9:00 PM – Close

Music at Buddies with DJ Jesse Jensen